Very
often we find our eyes turning red, watery and heavy by the end of
the day. This is frequently associated with headaches, neck strains
and backaches. The eyes might feel gritty almost as if some sand has
fallen into them. It becomes difficult to look at bright lights. One
can find it difficult to focus and concentrate while working on
computers and reading. Doubling of vision can further make one
miserable.
Between
the eyelids and the eye surface (the conjunctiva and the cornea)
there is a coupling fluid called the ocular surface providing
lubrication, nutrition and protection.
In
a number of conditions this tear film becomes deficient. Either not
enough natural tears are being produced by the eye or the tears are
evaporating more than required or both these issues are coexisting
leading to a severe imbalance in the tear cycle.
Tear
are secreted by the lacrimal glad and several small glands in our
eyelid.
Inflammatory
conditions of the lids such as crusting, dandruff or blockage of the
minute lid gland ductules with lipids or pus, and eye lid deformities
that do not allow the lids to close well can lead to tear deficiency.
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| Meibomian Gland Dysfunction |
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| Blepharitis : Crust seen at lid margin |
Acute
and Chronic inflammations of the lacrimal glands severely reduce tear
production as damage to the glandular tissue reduces its capability
to secrete tears. Allergies and skin acne can also contribute to
decreased tear production.
Normally
we blink about 16 times a minute without our knowledge, this blink
rate decreases during any act of concentration such as reading or
working on computers leading to evaporation of the tear film. Air
conditioners with strong air blowers accelerate evaporation.
Very
hot and dusty environment also contribute to allergy which leads to
dry eyes.
Contact lens wear and certain eye surgeries like LASIK can lead to reversible
dry eyes.
Vitamin
A deficiency and certain drugs can reduce tear production.
A
visit to the eye doctor / ophthalmologist will help come to the right
diagnosis.
Some
special simple tests like :
- SCHIRMERS TEST
- TEAR BREAK UP TIME TEST
- TEAR FILM BIOCHEMISTRY ANALYSIS in selective cases might be required.
The
ophthalmologist will prescribe certain eye drops and tablets.
Special
type of eye wear / frames might be suggested.
Warm
compresses, lid hygiene and eye exercises might need to be done on a
regular basis.
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a group of eye and vision related problems
caused due to excessive, uninterrupted focusing of the eye on the
computer screen or smart phones for an extended period of time.
Eye
strain, Headache, dry eyes and Difficulty in focussing on to objects.
Burning, stinging and increased sensitivity to light.
Uncorrected
refractive errors like Myopia, Hypermetropia and Presbyopia are to be
corrected with help of glasses, contact lenses or Lasik. Computer
glasses are designed to give maximum vision at 20 to 28 inches, this
is the distance at which the computer screen is normally placed, and
this is not the same as reading glasses which work best at 14 to 16
inches distance from the eye.
Anti
reflective coating on the spectacle glasses and computer glare
screens filter and reduce the glare from the computer screens.
Frequent
blinking keeps the eyes lubricated and looking away from the computer
screen at 20 minutes intervals relaxes the eye muscles thus reducing
eye strain.
The
computer screen should be below the eye level, the viewing angle of
the monitor should be 20 degrees below eye level, the reading
material should be above the keyboard below the monitor to minimise
discomfort while typing, the arms, back and neck should be positioned
comfortably to avoid strain.
Use
of lubricating eye drops is recommended to computer users to reduce
dry eyes.
The
room should have good lighting but not too much brighter as this can
add to the glare off the computer screen.
If
you’re one of 100 million people who suffer daily from dry eyes,
The Krishna Eye Centre, Mumbai offers
comfort and relief with a variety of
treatment options. People who suffer from dry eyes include those who :
- Wear contact lenses, especially for prolonged periods of time
- Are taking medications such as antihistamines or birth control pills
- Are over 50, especially women going through menopause
- Have specific diseases such as Sjogren’s Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and collagen vascular disease
- Have eyelids that don’t close properly due to structural abnormalities
- Live in dry climates
You
don’t have to suffer from dry eyes any more. Ask our eye doctor
for getting proper treatment at affordable cost.
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